Learn Speak Teach

About Learn Speak Teach

Learn Speak Teach by Real Business Connections brings you real conversations with internationally known mentors, entrepreneurs, executives, authors, speakers, behavior experts, and wellness voices who have earned their wisdom through experience. Hosted by Ben Albert, each episode compresses decades of lessons into conversations that help you learn faster, think deeper, speak with more confidence, and grow with more purpose. We talk business, leadership, personal growth, networking, human behavior, resilience, communication, public speaking, and the real stories behind success. Come to learn. Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to teach what you now see differently. This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com

Publisher

Ben Albert of Real Business Connections

Category

business · business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jun 2021

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

175 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Netflix DIDN'T Kill Blockbuster w/ Former CEO Jim Keyes (LST #169)

   Learn Speak Teach Episode #169 with former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes on the Real Business Connections Podcast. Most people think Netflix killed Blockbuster. Jim Keyes says the real story is bigger than that. In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Jim Keyes to talk about leadership, reinvention, education, and what really happened inside Blockbuster during the 2008 financial crisis. Jim shares how he went from growing up poor in a three-room shack with no running water to leading two Fortune 500 companies. He also explains why his new book, Education Is Freedom, is about more than school. It is about knowledge, perspective, opportunity, and changing the direction of your life. They talk about Jim’s time leading 7-Eleven, what Blockbuster taught him about timing and change, and how leaders decide when to protect the core business versus when to reinvent it. If you’ve ever wondered why Blockbuster really failed, how education creates freedom, or what it takes to lead through crisis, this episode will give you a different perspective. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer + Intro [01:15] Snoop Dogg, MrBeast, and Education Is Freedom [05:19] From No Running Water to Fortune 500 CEO [11:27] The Teachers Who Believed in Jim [14:02] Saying Yes to Opportunity [17:28] The Career Miracle That Led to 7-Eleven [23:45] Becoming CEO of 7-Eleven [26:12] Why Salary Won’t Make You Wealthy [30:25] Netflix Didn’t Kill Blockbuster [32:08] The 2008 Financial Crisis [32:51] Jim’s Plan to Rebuild Blockbuster [36:39] Why Jim Wrote Education Is Freedom Key Takeaways: • “Education is freedom. It sounds like a book about school. No. It’s a book about life.” ~Jim Keyes • “I grew up with no running water in a three-room shack, and I led two Fortune 500 companies.” ~Jim Keyes • “It was purely the power of knowledge.” ~Jim Keyes • “Thank God for teachers who believed in me, libraries that opened their doors, books that opened my eyes to a world I never would have understood existed out there.” ~Jim Keyes • “If you move for money, you’re making a big mistake. It’s never, ever, ever about the salary.” ~Jim Keyes • “You’re gonna get wealthy through equity. And equity comes with tenure.” ~Jim Keyes • “Change equals opportunity.” ~Jim Keyes • “You can kick yourself forever, but you can also step back and realize no one could have predicted the 2008 financial crisis.” ~Jim Keyes Keep In Touch with Jim Keyes: Website: (https://www.jameswkeyes.com/)https://www.jameswkeyes.com/ (https://www.jameswkeyes.com/) Education Is Freedom: (https://www.jameswkeyes.com/)https://www.jameswkeyes.com/ (https://www.jameswkeyes.com/) Order Education Is Freedom: (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Education-Is-Freedom/James-W-Keyes/9798888452493)https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Education-Is-Freedom/James-W-Keyes/9798888452493 (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Education-Is-Freedom/James-W-Keyes/9798888452493) LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-keyes-a0947215)https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-keyes-a0947215 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-keyes-a0947215) Linktree: (https://linktr.ee/Jkeyesauthor)https://linktr.ee/Jkeyesauthor (https://linktr.ee/Jkeyesauthor) — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections (http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections) Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ (http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/) Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ (https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/) – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/ (https://balbertmarketing.com/) - This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   How to Stand Out with Gumption in an AI World w/ Sabine Kvenberg (LST #168)

   Learn Speak Teach Episode #168 with Sabine Kvenberg on the Real Business Connections Podcast. AI can give people the “3 steps to blank,” but it cannot live your story for you. In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Sabine Kvenberg to talk about gumption, storytelling, confidence, communication, and how to stand out in an AI-driven world. Sabine shares why your lived experience is still your advantage, especially when everyone else is using AI to pump out generic content. She explains how to tell better stories, create real human connection, and bring more of yourself into your message, your content, and your business. Ben and Sabine also talk about stage presence, personal branding, courage, and the unseen work behind the moments everyone remembers. Sabine breaks down how to make your “marquee” match who you really are, why the journey matters more than the shortcut, and how to take action on the thing you are most scared to do. This conversation is practical, personal, and deeply human. It is about visibility without becoming fake, content without losing connection, and using your story as a doorway into trust. If you are an entrepreneur, creator, speaker, coach, consultant, or business owner trying to stand out in a noisy AI world, this episode will help you lead with more gumption, more clarity, and more courage. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer + Intro [03:04] Becoming an Actress [07:21] Pippi Longstocking and Gumption [09:41] Belonging on Stage [13:46] Enjoying the Journey [14:57] Sabine’s Book, Gumption [17:58] Writing, AI, and Slowing Down [20:17] Standing Out in an AI World [22:24] Why Real Stories Stop the Scroll [28:15] Turning Life Into Story [36:33] How to Tell Better Stories [42:45] Making Your Marquee Congruent [46:47] The Invisible Stage [53:33] Have Gumption and Take Action Key Takeaways: • “How do we stand out in this AI-driven world?” ~Sabine Kvenberg • Master telling your story. If you want to build a serious and sustainable business, your real story is what helps people connect with you. ~Sabine Kvenberg • “Pick the one thing you're most scared about. And just take action.” ~Sabine Kvenberg • “Have gumption to say yes to that thing.” ~Sabine Kvenberg • The shortcut may get you to the top faster, but the journey is where the growth, stories, and transformation happen. ~Sabine Kvenberg • “We have to master the moments no one sees, to lead the moments everyone remembers.” ~Sabine Kvenberg Keep In Touch with Sabine Kvenberg: Website: (https://sabinekvenberg.com/)https://sabinekvenberg.com/ (https://sabinekvenberg.com/) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/sabinekvenberg/)https://www.instagram.com/sabinekvenberg/ (https://www.instagram.com/sabinekvenberg/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@SabineKvenberg/videos)https://www.youtube.com/@SabineKvenberg/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@SabineKvenberg/videos) Gumption: Sacred Whispers, Bold Moves, and the Courage to Become: (https://a.co/d/06ihB2MH)https://a.co/d/06ihB2MH (https://a.co/d/06ihB2MH) — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections (http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections) Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ (http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/) Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ (https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/) – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/ (https://balbertmarketing.com/) - This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Home Studio Expert Roasts My Podcast Setup LIVE w/ Junaid Ahmed (LST #167)

   Learn Speak Teach Episode #167 with Junaid Ahmed on the Real Business Connections Podcast. Your camera probably is not the problem. In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Junaid Ahmed of Home Studio Mastery and Hacks & Hobbies for a live podcast setup review, and yes, Ben lets Junaid roast his home studio setup in real time. They talk about what actually makes you look and sound professional on camera: lighting, room setup, sound treatment, microphones, camera placement, background, gear, and why most creators start in the wrong place. Junaid explains why ring lights can ruin your shot, why your room matters before your camera, and why spending $10,000 on gear does not matter if you have not done the reps. Ben and Junaid also get into podcasting, content creation, YouTube, building confidence on camera, and the bigger human lesson underneath the business lesson: start where you are. This conversation is practical, playful, and packed with simple fixes for creators, podcasters, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and business owners who want to create better content without getting buried in gear, tech, or perfectionism. If you have ever asked, “Do I look professional?” “Does my setup sound okay?” or “What should I fix first?” this episode will help you see your home studio differently. Because better content does not always start with a better camera. Sometimes it starts with better lighting, better sound, better questions, and the courage to hit record. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer + Intro [01:15] Does Ben Look Professional? [04:16] Fixing the Lighting Problem [06:41] Your Camera Isn’t the Problem [10:06] Starting a Studio From Scratch [10:33] Treat the Room First [15:38] Lighting Comes Second [17:02] Microphones Come Third [18:38] Gear, Budget, and Cameras [20:10] Full-Frame Cameras [24:10] Ring Lights and Reflections [27:40] Start Where You Are [29:04] Seven Stages of Home Studio Evolution [33:54] Podcast Relationship Management [36:41] Hacks & Hobbies [46:01] Start Now Key Takeaways: • Your camera usually is not the first problem. Your room, lighting, and sound matter first. ~Junaid Ahmed • Better lighting makes your face look higher quality because the camera does not have to work as hard. ~Junaid Ahmed • “You wanna start with where you are. Don’t go spending $10,000 without doing the work.” ~Junaid Ahmed • Practice and reps matter more than buying expensive gear before you are ready for it. ~Junaid Ahmed • “The episode is the byproduct. The relationship is the product that you’re building.” ~Junaid Ahmed • Once you get started, you will know where to go and what questions to ask. ~Ben Albert Keep In Touch with Junaid Ahmed: Junaid Ahmed: https://superjunaid.com/ (https://superjunaid.com/) Hacks & Hobbies: https://www.hacksandhobbies.com/ (https://www.hacksandhobbies.com/) Hacks & Hobbies on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacks-and-hobbies-with-junaid-ahmed/id1357945913 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacks-and-hobbies-with-junaid-ahmed/id1357945913) Hacks & Hobbies Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hacksandhobbies (https://www.facebook.com/groups/hacksandhobbies) Home Studio Mastery: https://homestudiomastery.com/ (https://homestudiomastery.com/) Home Studio Gear Guide: https://homestudiomastery.com/gear-guide (https://homestudiomastery.com/gear-guide) Resources Mentioned PRM - Podcast Relationship Management: https://prmbook.com/ (https://prmbook.com/) PodGlue: http://podglue.com/ (http://podglue.com/) Ben Albert on Hacks & Hobbies E599 - Ben Albert - How to Forge Your Own Path to Success: https://www.hacksandhobbies.com/episode/e599-ben-albert-how-to-forge-your-own-path-to-success/ (https://www.hacksandhobbies.com/episode/e599-ben-albert-how-to-forge-your-own-path-to-success/) — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections (http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections) Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ (http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/) Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ (https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/) – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/ (https://balbertmarketing.com/) - This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com

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• Cameron Herold
• Gloria Chou
• Devin Ray Butler
• Charley Johnson

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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94

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Engagement

68

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